If there's one thing you must do in Birmingham, it's go to Saw's bbq. There are multiple locations throughout town, so you have no excuses. Liz’s favorite is the pulled pork sandwich (drenched in bbq sauce) with fried okra on the side. Albert likes the pork n’ greens.
The botanical gardens should be in full bloom in late April and are a beautiful, free place to get outside and stretch your legs.
For all our Midwestern friends surviving off cheese curds and bratwursts, take advantage of the food scene in Birmingham while you can. The Rougaroux serves up traditional cajun food.
Visit Vulcan, the largest cast-iron statue in the world, for great views of downtown Birmingham. Liz grew up about a mile away, right in the shadow of his booty.